1988 Ford Aerostar Recalls
All 1988 Ford Aerostar recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.August 27th, 1998
Recalled Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Recall Date
August 27th, 1998
August 27th, 1998
Units Effected
140,000
140,000
NHTSA Campaign Number: 98V190000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 98M03
Manufactured Begin Date: October 1st, 1987
Manufactured End Date: November 30th, 1989
Date of Owner Notification: December 11th, 1998
Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALABAMA, ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA (10 SOUTHERN COUNTIES OF LOS ANGELES, ORANGE, SAN BERNADINO, SAN DIEGO, RIVERSIDE, VENTURA, SANTA BARBARA, SAN LUIS OBISPO, IMPERIAL, AND KERN), FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NEVADA (CLARK COUNTY), OKLAHOMA, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TEXAS, AND IN THE U.S. TERRITORIES COVERED BY THE FEDERAL STATUTES. THE UPPER PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK CAN DEVELOP SMALL CRACKS DUE TO EXTENDED EXPOSURE TO VERY HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. FUEL VAPOR OR LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR AT THESE CRACKS. Consequence Summary:
IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD RESULT. Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK, REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE, THROUGH MARCH 31, 2002. THIS COVERAGE WILL ONLY BE FOR STRUCTURAL CRACKS AT THE TOP OF THE TANK AND WILL NOT INCLUDE OTHER DAMAGE CAUSED BY AN ACCIDENT OR ROAD DEBRIS. Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 9, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
April 9th, 1998
Recalled Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
Recall Date
April 9th, 1998
April 9th, 1998
Units Effected
23,500
23,500
NHTSA Campaign Number: 98E010000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Date of Owner Notification: April 15th, 1998
Defect Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET BRAKE ROTORS FOR USE ON CERTAIN FORD AND MAZDA TRUCKS. CRACKED CASTINGS CAUSED CRACKS TO APPEAR ON THE OUTER DIAMETER OF THE ROTOR HAT OR AROUND THE STUD HOLE. Consequence Summary:
LOSS OF BRAKING CAN RESULT. Corrective Summary:
AIMCO WILL REIMBURSE CONSUMERS/INSTALLERS FOR THE COST OF REPLACEMENT ROTORS AND INSTALLATION. CONSUMERS ARE REQUESTED TO RETURN TO THE LOCATION WHERE THE ROTORS WERE ORIGINALLY PURCHASED/INSTALLED FOR REPLACEMENT. Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE ROTORS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AIMCO AT 815-759-7935.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
May 1st, 1996
Recalled Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Recall Date
May 1st, 1996
May 1st, 1996
Units Effected
7,900,000
7,900,000
NHTSA Campaign Number: 96V071000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured Begin Date: August 1st, 1987
Manufactured End Date: September 30th, 1992
Date of Owner Notification: June 7th, 1996
Defect Summary:
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT. Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE. Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; IGNITION SWITCH. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
September 27th, 1991
Recalled Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE
Recall Date
September 27th, 1991
September 27th, 1991
Units Effected
112,000
112,000
NHTSA Campaign Number: 91V136000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured Begin Date: April 1st, 1987
Manufactured End Date: January 1st, 1988
Date of Owner Notification: October 15th, 1991
Defect Summary:
SOME LIFTGATE GAS CYLINDER-TO-BODY ATTACHMENT BALL STUDS MAY FRACTURE IN EITHER THE OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION. Consequence Summary:
IF A BALL STUD FRACTURES, THE LIFTGATE WILL NOT REMAIN INTHE OPEN POSITION. BODILY INJURY COULD RESULT IF THE LIFTGATE DROPS WHILESOMEONE IS UNDER IT. Corrective Summary:
REPLACE THE GAS CYLINDER-TO-BODY ATTACHMENT BALL STUDS. Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: REAR LIFTGATE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS BUILT AT THE ST. LOUIS ASSEMBLY PLANT.
June 9th, 1988
Recalled Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Recall Date
June 9th, 1988
June 9th, 1988
Units Effected
60,000
60,000
NHTSA Campaign Number: 88V091000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured Begin Date: May 1st, 1985
Manufactured End Date: March 1st, 1988
Date of Owner Notification: July 1st, 1988
Defect Summary:
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TRAILER TOW PACKAGE HAVE A TRAILER TAILLIGHT RELAY ASSEMBLY THAT CONTAINS WIRES OF SMALLER GAUGE THAN THE FUSE LINK WHICH PROTECTS THE CIRCUIT. Consequence Summary:
SHOULD A SHORT CIRCUIT OCCUR IN THE WIRING WITHIN THERELAY OR IF WATER INTRUSION OCCURS THE SMALLER GAUGE WIRE IN THE RELAY WILLFUNCTION AS A FUSE LINK AND OVERHEAT. THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS FOR A FIRE IF THEWIRES ARE EXPOSED TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. Corrective Summary:
INSTALLATION OF A RELAY WITH WIRES OF GAUGE ADEQUATE TO PROTECT THE CIRCUIT. Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI PURPOSE VEHICLE VAN, EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL TRAILERTOW PACKAGE.
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